But it’s not all bad news; Lloyds TSB had Helen Weir, who no longer fills the
role because she is beinggroomed
for the chief executive’s position, and has a more senior role as group
executive director of UK retail banking.

‘There are more women in senior positions in finance where you have a
professional qualification than in other areas. I think a qualification is
helpful to women in terms of progressing their careers,’ she said.